Santa Maria della Scala

This is the dome of the beautiful duomo in Siena, Santa Maria della Scala.  The exterior is an architectural festival of green, white, pink and gold and dates back to 1215.  Inside you'll see the heads of 172, who've reigned from Peter to the 12th century peering down from above.  It's a spectacular church with many art treasures from Michelangelo to Bernani.

"Santa Maria della Scala"    © Kathy Dunham 2010

Castel Sant' Angelo

I'm headed to Italy soon and Castel Sant' Angelo is one of my stops while in Rome. Built in 117-138 AD by the Emperor Hadrian as his mausoleum, it was used as a Papal "hideout" or sanctuary in times of strife between the church and its adversaries. It is also feature prominently in the movie "Angels and Demons". One thing of note.... The whereabouts of Hadrian's remains is still a mystery.

"Castel Sant' Angelo" © Kathy Dunham 2009